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H. W. William Caming, an advocate for international tribunals to investigate and prosecute crimes against humanity and a prominent figure in the history of telecommunications law and privacy, died Jan. 24, 2014, at his home in Summit, N.J., at the age of 94.
A memorial service for Mr. Caming will take place at the Calvary Episcopal Church, 31 Woodland Ave., Summit, N.J., on Friday, April 11, at 10 a.m. Arrangements by Bradley, Brough & Dangler Funeral Home, Summit. For a complete obituary, additional information and to leave the family a message of condolence, go to bradleyfuneralhomes.com.
As chief prosecutor and deputy director of the Political Ministries Division in the Office of the U. S. Chief Counsel for War Crimes from 1946 to 1949, Mr. Caming charged 21 German military and civilian leaders with crimes against peace, war crimes, crimes against humanity, and membership in criminal organizations in the largest, longest, and last phase of the Nuremberg trials. In Nov. 2011, he accepted the Joshua Heintz Award for Humanitarian Achievement from the Robert H. Jackson Center for his work.
After his military service in World War II and at Nuremberg, Mr. Caming joined the N.Y. State Attorney General's office and then, in 1953, the Bell System. He moved to AT&T's headquarters in 1965 as senior counsel and, until 1984, oversaw all legal matters related to privacy, corporate security, information technology, criminal law, and related litigation for AT&T and its affiliates, testifying frequently before congressional committees and regulatory bodies.
Before and after retiring in 1984, Mr. Caming served as a consultant on privacy matters to the CIA, FBI, Congress, and the American Bar Association Section on Criminal Justice. He graduated summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from New York University in 1937. He also earned an L.L.M. in labor law from NYU and a J.D. from Harvard Law School.
Born in New York City to a corporate and residential real estate developer and his wife, he was married for 54 years to Kathleen Marie (nee White) Caming, who died in 2005. He is survived by a daughter, Patricia Castillo of Elizabeth, N.J., and a brother, Lionel Caming of New York City.
In lieu of flowers, those who wish may contribute in his memory to The H. W. William and Kathleen W. Caming Scholarship Fund at Drew University, c/o Drew University, 36 Madison Ave., Madison, N.J. 07940.
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When my father died several years ago, Bill sent me a most charming letter about my dad in response to my thank-you note to him & his wife for a gift to the Summit Rescue Squad. He and my dad had been friends through the Summit Old Guard. It was a special note & I have kept it. His letter was such a genuine & generous gesture, and much appreciated.
April 8, 2014
important that family and friends draw close to each other, sharing all the wonderful memories, but most importantly, "Draw close to God, and he will draw close to you." (James 4:8) He is the one who is able to give you hope through His word, the Bible.
April 1, 2014
My deepest condolence to the family and friends of Mr. William Caming. May the God of all comfort continue to comfort you during this difficult time. Draw close to God and he will draw close to you James 4:8.
April 1, 2014
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